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March 10, 2012 -
American chestnut was once the dominant tree of the Virginia forest. It was invaluable as a source of timber, producing millions of board feet of lumber per year; and it was invaluable source of food, producing edible, nutritious nuts for man, wildlife, and livestock. Then came the chestnut blight. The result was an environmental disaster. Today scientists and volunteers work day in and day out to restore the tree to its former glory, work that will continue past their own lifetimes, a testament to their dedication to correcting the accident of their ancestors. Join us to hear about the status of efforts to restore this magnificent tree to our forest.
Cathy's volunteer activities include Chairman, Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation, Treasurer, Virginia Native Plant Society and Piedmont Chapter, VNPS
Education Chair, Old Rag Master Naturalists. She is a retired attorney and a consultant on student loan issues. Her hobbies include birding, vegetable gardening, and dairy farming.